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Washburn University · Department of Biology
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology
Overview
An on-campus Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology that combines laboratory work and coursework in biology, chemistry, criminal justice and genetics, with access to the KBI Forensic Science Center on campus.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic BiologySource: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Forensic type
- Laboratory forensic scienceA natural-science degree built around chemistry, biology and laboratory analysis of evidence. Laboratory and prerequisite requirements are listed on the profile.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Washburn University — Department of BiologySource: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Topeka, KS
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree (“Forensic Biology”)
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- 4 yearsSource: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated natural-science BS in Forensic Biology.
Degree title names forensic biology; laboratory skill-building and course work in biology, chemistry, criminal justice and genetics.
Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Upper-level students are eligible to apply for internships with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Coursework in biology, chemistry, criminal justice, genetics and more.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Access to laboratory equipment at the KBI Forensic Science Center on campus.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Traditional undergraduate courses, per credit hour (on campus)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $378 | per credit · Fall 2026, Spring 20Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/forensics/forensic-biology.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/forensics/index.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- washburn.edu/student-life/business-office/tuition-fees.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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